Bachelor of Business Administration

Course summary

The Bachelor of Business Administration gives students the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of management and professional practice, and the option to specialise in a range of industry specific disciplines. Students have flexibility in determining the structure of their study. They can gain practical experience via an internship which counts as two units towards their degree and can study elective units from across the University’s undergraduate offerings to extend their knowledge of other disciplines.

Major areas of study

Students develop an in-depth knowledge through study streams within specialist areas:

Accounting (GC, L, CH, DE)

Digital Marketing (GC, CH, DE)

Finance (GC, DE)

Human Resource Management (GC, DE)

Information Systems (GC, CH, DE)

International Business (GC, DE)

Management (DE)

Marketing (GC, L, DE)

On-campus students can also study any study stream by distance education.

University-wide majors: A number of University-wide majors are also available, but some are not offered by distance education.

Learning outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.

Graduate Attribute

Course Learning Outcome

Intellectual rigour

Develop and create effective solutions to straight forward problems from a discipline area.

Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a straight forward issue or theory from a discipline area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification.

Creativity

Incorporated in Intellectual rigour.

Ethical practice

Describe and apply a recognised ethical framework to analyse behaviour in a discipline or workplace/organisation.

Apply discipline based knowledge and skills in situations that require autonomy and well-developed responsible behaviour.

Knowledge of a discipline

Demonstrate and apply in-depth discipline specific knowledge and skills with a global perspective.

Demonstrate an understanding and application of research, analytical and technical skills in a broad business discipline.

Lifelong learning

Incorporated in Intellectual rigour.

Communication and social skills

Prepare and deliver well developed discipline advice, knowledge and ideas orally for a business and public context.

Prepare and deliver well developed and justified, discipline advice using written communications suitable for business and public contexts.

Investigate and identify a broad range of leadership practices in the management of people and self.

Demonstrate the ability to effectively participate in and reflect upon self and team activities in general business situations.

Cultural competence

Incorporated in Knowledge of a discipline.

Assessment methods

Assessment may be in the form of essays, reports, audio or video presentations, online quizzes, case analyses or problem resolutions, and examinations.

Teaching methods

On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.

Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.

Career opportunities

Graduates may find opportunities in management roles within private and government organisations, human resource management, marketing, international business, finance, information systems and management.

Professional placement

Students may choose to undertake a 260-hour internship with a business as an elective which, depending on the study stream chosen, may count as two units toward their degree.

Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions.

Related links

Learning Resources

MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies.

The web-based study environment Blackboard Learn delivers an advanced online learning environment for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces, classrooms, and discussion boards. They can share files, presentations and applications. If a tutorial or lecture is recorded, students can view it afterwards.

Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books.

The SCU Library provides a wide range of services that include face-to-face and online help, and access to print and electronic resources. To find out more, see the Library Toolbox.

The Academic Skills team supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, assignment reviews and small group or one-on-one face-to-face, phone or Skype consultations during business hours 9am to 4.30pm. Appointments can be made via the MySCU Hub ‘Connect Now’ button or on the Academic Skills home page. Students can also book appointments online in Career Hub.

The YourTutor service provides online after-hours study support for SCU students. This service is available from 4pm to midnight Sunday to Friday via the ‘Connect Now’ button on MySCU Hub or from a link in nominated unit learning sites. The YourTutor service offers generic writing feedback and live online chat assistance for foundational concepts and study skills.

Equipment and facilities

Southern Cross University provides students with modern well equipped teaching spaces such as lecture theatres, classrooms, and studios or laboratories tailored to meet the needs of specific study disciplines. Contemporary audiovisual equipment is standard in most teaching venues, and students have access to computer labs for individual study purposes.

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Course requirements

To be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Business Administration a candidate shall complete twenty-four (24) units in a sequence approved by the Course Coordinator, comprising:

Eight (8) units from Part A of the Schedule of Units;

eight (8) units from Part B of the Schedule; and

eight (8) units from Part C of the Schedule.

Unless approved by the Course Coordinator, at least five (5) units must have a Level of Learning classified as Advanced.

To be eligible for an Associate Degree of Business Administration a candidate shall complete sixteen (16) units comprising:

Eight (8) units from Part A of the Schedule of Units;

four (4) units from Part B of the Schedule; and

four (4) units from Part C of the Schedule.

To be eligible for a Diploma of Business Administration a candidate shall complete eight (8) units comprising:

Four (4) units from Part A of the Schedule of Units;

two (2) units from Part B of the Schedule; and

two (2) units from Part C of the Schedule.

Subject to subclause (f) below, a candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Business Administration has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Business Administration may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Business Administration following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelors degree.

Subject to subclause (f) below, a candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Business Administration has completed the requirements for the Diploma of Business Administration may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Business Administration following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelors degree.

If a candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Business Administration elects to be awarded the Associate Degree or Diploma of Business Administration following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelors degree, the candidate cannot have been awarded as advanced standing more than the equivalent of fifty percent (50%) of the units in the exit award.

Advanced standing

Candidates who have successfully completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Business Administration may be granted advanced standing by the School Board for up to twelve units.

Schedule of units

Part A

All undergraduate units offered by the School of Business and Tourism.

Part B

All undergraduate units offered from within any Specialist Majors offered by the University

Part C

All undergraduate units offered by the University.

Course progressions

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment

Bachelor of Business Administration

Part A

Part A consists of any eight (8) School of Business and Tourism units (School 47 in the SOU). Some suggestions are listed below for you.

A sample of Part B specialisation structures from the School of Business and Tourism are shown below. Any Specialist Majors offered by the University can be chosen in this part. Eight (8) units from one sequence form the specialisation.

Unless approved by the Course Coordinator at least five (5) units must have level of learning classified as Advanced.

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